Rules of Civility Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the bar to which Fran takes Katey, the men there are arguing about which artist?
(a) Gauguin.
(b) Warhol.
(c) Picasso.
(d) Cezanne.

2. Chapter 1 of the novel takes place on the final night of which year?
(a) 1937.
(b) 1929.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1921.

3. What kind of music is being played live on New Year's Eve at The Hotspot?
(a) A crooning singer.
(b) A jazz quartet.
(c) A swing band.
(d) A piano player and a sultry singer.

4. In what way is Hank related to Tinker?
(a) Tinker is Hank's brother-in-law.
(b) Hank is Tinker's nephew.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are cousins.

5. For what reason does Miss Markham call Katey into her office at the start of Chapter 11?
(a) To give her a promotion.
(b) To fire her.
(c) To ask her about Tinker.
(d) To praise her for her performance.

6. What is the last name of the young woman named Fran who lives in the same boardinghouse as Katey?
(a) Pacelli.
(b) Verdi.
(c) Vespucci.
(d) Fusilli.

7. Into what type of building does Katey follow Anne when she sees her on the street?
(a) A bar.
(b) An art studio.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A restaurant.

8. When Tinker finally reappears at the table the night he meets Katey and Eve, what object is he carrying?
(a) A bottle of champagne.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cake.
(d) Sparklers.

9. What does Eve NOT list as a reason for her choice not to accompany Tinker on a tour of London?
(a) Royal etiquette lessons.
(b) A nail appointment.
(c) A concert.
(d) A hair appointment.

10. When Chapter 1 begins, what is Katey's relationship to Eve?
(a) Boss.
(b) Sister-in-law.
(c) Ex-girlfriend and enemy.
(d) Roommate and friend.

11. In what area of New York City is The Hotspot, the club frequented by Eve and Katey?
(a) Greenwich Village.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Coney Island.
(d) Long Island.

12. In what type of residence do Eve and Katey live once they live together?
(a) An apartment.
(b) An inn.
(c) A house.
(d) A boardinghouse.

13. What type of coat does Tinker wear within The Hotspot?
(a) A mandarin collar coat.
(b) A parka.
(c) A cashmere coat.
(d) Pea coat.

14. Which of the guests at Eve and Tinker's party is meant to be a date for Katey?
(a) Wallace.
(b) Jeffrey.
(c) Tinker.
(d) Bucky.

15. Katey recognizes a work of art in the exhibit that visually represents which of her former friends or acquaintances?
(a) Tinker.
(b) Eve.
(c) Sally.
(d) Phoebe.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of Chapter 6, Katey's life is NOT said to include which of the following characteristics?

2. What is the significance of the date June 24th, on which Chapter 11 begins?

3. What is the location of the art exhibit in the Preface?

4. In what way does Katey receive an invitation upstairs when she follows Anne into a building?

5. At what time do Katie and Eve arrive back home the night they meet Tinker?

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